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Ushahidi builds tools for democratizing information, increasing transparency and lowering the barriers for individuals to share their stories. Clay Shirkey spoke about this resource at TED - http://www.ted.com/talks/clay_shirky_how_cognitive_surplus_will_change_the_world.html

twiducate.com is a free resource for educators. Developed in 2009, our goal is to create a medium for teachers and students to continue their learning outside the classroom. We attempt to fill a need for a more educationally focused, safe venue for teachers, schools, and home learners in a social networking environment. We understand that many social networking sites exist, however the control of content is limited for teachers. Also, many of these social networking sites are continuously being blocked by school firewalls and administrators. Our service proudly differs in that only teachers and students may view classroom posts, thus creating a private network for you and your students and a safer online learning environment.

A collaborative project to develop interactive, sound-integrated language learning resources.

This goes along with Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division at http://www.dhmo.org to teach appropriate resources on the internet.

This goes along with Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus at http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/ to teach appropriate resources on the internet.

A list of TED Talks videos with location, speaker, Name, summary, time and date published. A wonderful resource.

COREPlus is an exciting collection of FREE educational software programs that makes it easy to learn all about history, geography, science, fine art, and more. Click any title to start the program.

There are a great many online resources to assist with the 10 big ideas.

from ToniTheisen

"tools you can use to get your students presenting! Included is a brief description and helpful links to facilitate using these tools more effectively in the classroom."

"This Wiki is a compilation of interactive resources and lesson plan ideas that can be used by K-12 teachers when addressing 21st Century and Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS*S) serve as the framework for this Wiki."

"Tge NROC is a growing library of high-quality course content for students and faculty in higher education, high school and Advanced Placement. NROC course content is an Open Educational Resource (OER) and is available at no cost for individual use here at our website. "

This site offers a list of resources and providers. There is a charge for out=of=state users. Join the listserv to find out about available programing. Sometimes programs are free.

I will be sharing sites I found in an article called Bring the Word into Your Classroom.

"This is a new version of the original 50+ Web 2.0 Ways to Tell a Story that was created in 2007. As of Oct 24, 2010 5:18 pm there are 65 Ways! If you are a person that likes watching DVD extras or seeing "The Making of..." I have a story for you, the History of 50+Ways... In this new version, I have made more places for you to directly add to the site, including your own story examples, sources of media, and advice for others you might be interested in a tool you used. See How to Contribute for more details."

I like that this new version has a section on the process of digital storytelling 1-2-3. 1 is Outlining the Story Idea, 2 is Finding Your Media (with a ton of copyright free resources linked), and 3 is finally Picking Your Tool. Excellent resource!

a fantastic collection of over 200 learning resource collections. Study Jams are videos, slide shows, and step by step explanations for science and math that will have your students discovering everything from invertebrates to the water cycle and the rule of divisibility. Each Jam includes a teaching video/step-by-step/slide show, key vocabulary, and a test yourself section where they can practice what they have just learned. Each Jam also suggests related jams where students can expand their learning and dig deeper on a subject.

Terminix has launched an educational website with insect lessons. The website is built around the character Harry, a praying mantis who guides visitors through resources for teachers and students. The educator center provides teachers with curriculum guides and lesson plans, created by entomologists at Audubon Insectarium and Terminix, that correlate with National Science Teacher Association standards.

Free